Elexius Blackwell

Detail-oriented accounting professional with 17 years of experience, including roles as Senior Revenue Accountant and Accountant. Expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and month-end closing tasks. Proficient in Excel, Oracle, QuickBooks, and revenue recognition, seeking an Accountant position to leverage extensive background in financial statement review and process improvements.

Senior Accountant - Cardlytics/CDLX - Remote

(2023-07)

• Update the general ledger and payroll files.
• Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules.
• Prepare and file periodic government/census reports.
• Conduct quarterly global balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
• Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries, reviewing transactions and monthly/quarterly consolidation accounting tasks, including intercompany-related activities.
• Ensure the accuracy of payroll and tax documents.
• Conduct comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and analyze general ledger accounts to assess the impact of profit and loss.
• Ensure precise revenue recording and maintain account reconciliations to align with general ledger entries.
• Provide essential support during month-end closing, including financial statement reviews, audit assistance, and interdepartmental research coordination.

Sr. Billing Analyst - Velociti Services

(2022-05 - 2023-07)

• Conduct comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations and analyze general ledger accounts to assess P&L implications.
• Facilitate accurate revenue recording and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring alignment with general ledger entries.
• Provide essential support during month-end closing, including financial statement reviews, audit assistance, and interdepartmental research coordination.

Sr. Billing Analyst - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)

(2018-01 - 2021-09)

• Conducted comprehensive invoice analysis and trend evaluation to ensure billing accuracy, aligning closely with the Operations team to verify client bill rates and maintain data quality.
• Administered account payments promptly, allocated funds accurately, and managed detailed documentation for client accounts and outstanding balances.
• Delivered weekly invoicing and billing metric reports, and effectively addressed internal and external customer inquiries and disputes, fostering positive resolutions.
• Reviewed and corrected financial reports, identified billing improvement opportunities, and ensured accurate billing account setups in compliance with contractual agreements.

Sr. Account Coordinator/Operations Supervisor - EMCOR Services Aircond

(2013-11 - 2018-01)

• Streamlined operational workflows and improved team efficiency by developing training materials and optimizing work processes.
• Coordinated customer service operations, ensuring timely response to inquiries and effective management of service calls, invoicing issues, and maintenance follow-ups.
• Oversaw financial aspects by closing billable services and contracts within the month, managing account billing, and maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Provided leadership and development for a team of 8, conducting quarterly reviews, scheduling, and overseeing Professional Time Off (PTO), while also managing a portfolio of over 20 accounts across multiple states.

Billing Supervisor - Hospitality Staffing Solutions

(2011-08 - 2013-11)

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive training manual, ensuring all new billing specialists were effectively educated and prepared for their roles.
• Streamlined the billing process, achieving the accurate distribution of over 300 weekly invoices and contributing to the timely bi-weekly payroll submission.
• Enhanced financial accuracy by performing weekly reconciliation of property billings, utilizing Excel functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables to process service charges.

Accountant - Mfg.com

(2008-05 - 2010-02)

• Processed financial transactions including invoicing, payment processing via credit card, EFT, and wire transfers, and resolved billing inquiries through the issuance of credit memos.
• Reconciled sales reports, ensured the accuracy of accounting documents, and contributed to financial close processes, audit preparations, and the creation of financial statements and forecasts.

Market Development Assistant - International Business Machine (IBM) Corporation

(2007-12 - 2008-05)

• Assisted in the organization and management of Market Development operations, including maintaining a Communications Database and scheduling assignments; delivered presentations to executives, ensuring clear communication of strategic initiatives.
• Coordinated the Control Book process, guaranteeing timely and accurate delivery; contributed to community initiatives.

Accountant to Vice President of Finance - TIG Hitco

(2006-08 - 2007-12)

• Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, calculated sales commissions, and conducted freight analysis to support financial decision-making.
• Reconciled bank statements, managed accounts receivable aging, and processed 25-30 accounts payable invoices daily to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Accountant Clerk - UPS Financial Service Center

(2005-02 - 2006-08)

• Managed communication with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, process credit memos and invoices, and facilitate the issuance of stop payments for errant checks.
• Reconciled accounts receivable aging and freight reports, conducted collections for overdue payments, and maintained accurate financial records, ensuring prompt allocation of cash receipts.

Master of Business Administration - Troy University (2015-04)

Bachelor of Science - Marketing - Albany State University (2004-12)

Minor - International Business - Kenyatta University (2003-06 - 2003-07)